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hi everyone and welcome back to the

English dialogue podcast where we help

you improve your English and boost your

confidence I am

Mike and I'm Emma today's episode is all

about boosting your confidence

immediately whether you're preparing for

a job interview getting ready to speak

in front of a group or simply wanting to

feel better about yourself we've got

some tips for you that's right Emma

we've all experienced moments of

self-doubt but the good news is there

are ways to tackle that and feel more

confident in just a few minutes so let's

Dive Right In Mike let's start with a

simple but powerful tip body language

did you know that how you stand or sit

can actually influence how you feel

absolutely it's called the power pose

when you stand or sit up straight

shoulders back and chest out it sends a

message to your brain that you're

confident even if you're not feeling it

yet exactly it might sound silly but

standing like a superhero for Just 2

minutes can really boost your mood and

confidence give it a try next time

you're feeling nervous I use this

technique before important

meetings it's surprising how something

so simple can make such a big

difference another effective method is

positive selft talk how often do we tell

ourselves I'm not good enough or I can't

do this way too often and that kind of

thinking just feeds our

insecurities Instead try saying things

like I've got this or I'm capable and

ready it might feel strange at first but

it really works our brains tend to

believe what we repeatedly tell them so

why not tell yourself something

positive that's a great Point Emma I

like to use affirmations in the morning

it sets a positive tone for the rest of

the day what's one of your go to

affirmations Mike I am confident and I

can handle anything that comes my way

it's simple but powerful another quick

confidence boost is

visualization imagine yourself

succeeding at whatever you're about to

do picture it in detail visualization is

like a mental

rehearsal athletes use it all the time

if you can see yourself doing well it

becomes easier to actually perform well

exactly if you're nervous about giving a

presentation close your eyes and picture

yourself speaking confidently your

audience engaged and smiling it's

amazing how our brains can't tell the

difference between a real and imagined

experience so why not imagine the best

case scenario I agree visualization is

one of my favorite tools for building

confidence quickly let's talk about

something even simpler breathing when

we're anxious or nervous our breathing

becomes shallow but taking a few deep

breaths can calm your nerves almost

instantly yes deep breathing is like a

reset button for your body inhale deep

deeply through your nose for a count of

four hold it for four and exhale through

your mouth for four it's called box

breathing it's incredible how quickly

this technique can calm your mind and

boost your confidence and it's something

you can do anywhere before a meeting

during a stressful conversation or even

right now while you're listening to us

another tip that might sound superficial

but is very effective dress for

confidence I know exactly what you mean

when you look good you feel good it's

not about wearing the most expensive

clothes but about wearing something that

makes you feel great

exactly even if you're working from home

putting on a nice shirt instead of

staying in pajamas can change how you

feel about your day it's a small change

but it can have a big impact on your

mindset here's another one smile it

might seem too simple but smiling you

even if it's forced can make you feel

happier and more confident it's true

smiling releases endorphins the Feelgood

hormones and when you smile at someone

they usually smile back creating a

positive feedback loop plus when you

smile you appear more approachable and

confident to others which can help in

social

situations so next time you're feeling

nervous try smiling you'll be surprised

at how much it helps

one of the biggest confidence boosters

is simply being prepared if you know

your material well you'll naturally feel

more

confident that's so true whether it's a

speech a job interview or even a

difficult conversation taking the time

to prepare can make a huge difference

and practice is key the more you

practice the more comfortable you become

it's like learning a new skill the more

you do it the better you get exactly if

you're nervous about speaking English

practice speaking in front of a mirror

or with a friend the more you do it the

more confident you'll become another

great way to boost confidence is to

focus on your strengths we often spend

too much time thinking about what we're

not good at instead of celebrating what

we excel at yes make a list of your

strengths and achievements it can be a

great reminder of what you're capable of

it's a powerful exercise whenever I'm

feeling down I look at my list and

remind myself of all the things I've

accomplished it gives me a quick

confidence boost and remember everyone

has strengths it's just a matter of

recognizing them and using them to your

advantage here's an interesting one

learn to accept compliments many of us

tend to downplay compliments but that

actually lowers our

self-esteem that's a great point

instead of saying oh it was nothing try

saying thank you I appreciate it it

helps you internalize the positive

feedback and it also shows that you

value and respect yourself accepting

compliments is a simple way to boost

your confidence

immediately finally one of the most

effective ways to boost your confidence

is to take action when you take a step

towards your goal no matter how small it

builds momentum and conf confidence

exactly the key is to start even if you

don't feel ready confidence often comes

after you take the first step not before

so true remember confidence is like a

muscle the more you use it the stronger

it

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gets all right now let's dive into some

really useful vocab vocabulary

self-esteem meaning the way you feel

about yourself and how much you value

yourself example improving your skills

can help boost your self-esteem and make

you feel more confident affirmation

meaning a positive statement that you

repeat to yourself to encourage and

boost your

confidence example she started her day

with the affirmation I am capable of

achieving my goals visualization

meaning the act of imagining a specific

situation or outcome in your mind to

help you achieve it example before her

presentation she practiced visualization

by imagining herself speaking

confidently in front of the audience

mindset meaning the way you think about

things especially your attitude towards

challenges and goals example having a

positive mindset can help you feel more

confident when trying something new

posture meaning the way you hold your

body when sitting or standing example

improving your posture by sitting up

straight can make you appear more

confident and ready to

speak well that's it for today's episode

we hope these tips help you boost your

confidence immediately no matter what

situation you're facing and remember

confidence is something you can build

over time it's not about never feeling

nervous

it's about taking action despite those

nerves thanks for listening to the

English dialogue

podcast if you enjoyed this episode

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review and share it with a friend who

could use a little confidence boost

today see you next time take care and

keep

practicing bye for now

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
boost /buːst/ B2	verb - to improve or increase something noun - an increase or improvement
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B1	noun - the feeling of being sure of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future
doubt /daʊt/ B1	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to feel uncertain about (something).
tackle /ˈtækəl/ B2	verb - to make determined efforts to deal with a problem or difficult task
influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ B2	verb - to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something noun - the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
mood /muːd/ B1	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling.
method /ˈmeθəd/ B1	noun - a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one
capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ B2	adjective - having the ability to do something
affirmation /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/ C1	noun - a positive assertion; a declaration that something is true
visualization /ˌvɪʒuəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ C1	noun - the formation of a mental image of something.
engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ B2	verb - occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ B1	adjective - experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
superficial /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/ C1	adjective - appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
release /rɪˈliːs/ B2	verb - allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely. noun - the action of making something available to the public.
material /məˈtɪriəl/ B1	noun - the matter from which a thing is or can be made.
excel /ɪkˈsel/ C1	verb - be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.